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disolitude said:
superchunk said:
disolitude said:
 

I don't see Sony paying Microsoft licensing fees any time in order to install absolutely un-necessary Android OS on their beloved PS3...

What does MS have to do with Android? Android is free open source from Google.

 

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2010/10/04/ballmer-androids-not-free-because-of-license-fees-to-microsoft/

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/apr10/04-27mshtcpr.mspx

http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/10/microsoft-sues-motorola-citing-android-patent-infringement.ars

Not to mention -

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/217364/google_copied_java_in_android_expert_says.html

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/apple-specifically-going-after-android-in-htc-lawsuit/

Putting android on 40 million PS3s already sold would be a huge court battle or a 500 million dollar investment in pattent fees for sony.

For sake of argument let's assume you're right and all these Android devices pay MS fees, well Sony is already doing it with Sony Ericcson phones, PSPhone, TVs, bluray players, etc AND the new NGP/PSP2 .... what makes you think they wouldn't do it with the PS3 to ensure full compatability and increased value in its premier home device?